Anwer Sultan is an Indian sports shooter who has represented India in competitive shooting events. As a participant in the discipline of sport shooting, he is associated with the broader community of Indian marksmen who train and compete under the framework of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the recognised national federation for the sport in India.
Key facts
| Name | Anwer Sultan |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Role | Sport shooter |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Sport shooting in India is governed by the National Rifle Association of India, which is affiliated with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the Indian Olympic Association. Indian shooters compete across disciplines including rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, in domestic championships organised by the NRAI and at international meets such as the ISSF World Cup, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the Olympic Games. Anwer Sultan is documented among Indian sportspersons in this discipline.
Significance
Indian shooting has grown into one of the country's stronger Olympic-sport disciplines since the early 2000s, producing internationally decorated competitors. The pool of national-level shooters, of which Anwer Sultan is a part, forms the base from which Indian teams are selected for international competition.
Related topics
- Shooting sports in India
- National Rifle Association of India
- India at the ISSF World Cup
- List of Indian sport shooters
References
- Wikidata entry: Q27058460